by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Drake University, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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Undergraduates studying part-time at Drake University generally pay $1,400 a credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $1,400 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Drake University follow below.
Required fees account for added up to $686; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,444 |
| Fees | $686 |
| Total | $52,130 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at Drake University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $45,734 |
| Two Years Ago | $47,564 |
| One Year Ago | $49,466 |
| Most Recent Year | $51,444 |
Most recently, tuition climbed 4.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $54,214 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Drake University, take a look at the Drake University Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Drake University Tuition & Fees page.